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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 2600 vs Core i5-4590

The Ryzen 5 2600 is slightly faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years newer
  • Available for $199

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 2600 ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 2600 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 2600 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 2600 has 10 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 2600 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 2600 boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 2600 draws 19W less power.

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AM4
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LGA1150
Zen
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Haswell
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Intel HD 4600
2933 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR3
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 2600 or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 2600. It's 14% faster than the Core i5-4590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 25/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 2600 than Core i5-4590?expand_more
14% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 2600 or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 2600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 2600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 25/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 2600 and Core i5-4590?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 2600 scores 25/100, Core i5-4590 scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 2600 or Core i5-4590 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 2600 or Core i5-4590?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 2600 is the stronger pick at 25/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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